How Many People Are Named Greyson?

Complete statistics for the name Greyson: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Greyson
Very Rare
English

Greyson means 'gray son', a rare name for boys. It's estimated that 1 in 5,686 Americans today is named Greyson, with around 58,042 people bearing this name. The majority, 98%, are under 30, making it a truly modern choice.

~276
Living in US
1 in 1,200,903
Americans
2017
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Gray son
🌐
Origin
English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Confident Determined
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life path number 4 symbolizes stability and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

58,145
Worldwide Bearers
#56,460
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
58,042
🇨🇦 Canada
11
🇨🇳 China
9
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
8
🇨🇴 Colombia
8
🇷🇺 Russia
7
🇿🇦 South Africa
7
🇰🇪 Kenya
6
🇲🇾 Malaysia
5
🇹🇭 Thailand
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
57,256 (99%)
♀ Female
787 (1%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 10
57,580
Would be under 30 (98%)
978
Would be 30–60 (2%)
5
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 58,563 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2017

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
17
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Greyson Through the Generations

Greyson has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2017 with 4,888 births. Today, the average Greyson is just 10 years old, with 57,580 under-30s and only 5 over-60s. This name's rise reflects its status as a contemporary choice among parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 4,536
California 4,362
Florida 2,721
New York 2,658
Ohio 2,572
North Carolina 2,477
Pennsylvania 2,427
Georgia 1,977
Michigan 1,955
Tennessee 1,799

✨ Similar Names to Greyson

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Greyson's English roots

📄 About the Name Greyson

How Many People Have the Name Greyson?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 276 people in the United States currently share the name Greyson. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,200,903 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Greyson a Common or Rare Name?

Greyson is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Greyson Mean?

Greyson means "gray son" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Greyson in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.

When Was Greyson Most Popular?

The name Greyson reached peak popularity in 2017, with 4,888 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Greyson?

Approximately 276 people named Greyson live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 276. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,200,903 Americans.

Is Greyson a rare name?

Greyson is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,200,903 Americans has this name.

What does the name Greyson mean?

Greyson means "gray son" and comes from English origins.

Is Greyson more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Greyson are male and 1% are female.

When was Greyson most popular?

Greyson peaked in 2017 with 4,888 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US276
All-Time Births276
1 in X1 in 1,200,903
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age10
Peak Year2017
World Rank#56,460
Male %99%
Female %1%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.